Despite having moved on from the organization, former New York Mets general manager and current Oakland Athletics senior advisor to baseball operations Sandy Alderson admits there’s still a rooting interest for him here in Queens. As told to Dan Martin of the New York Post, the 71-year-old Marine and baseball-lifer spoke highly of what the future could hold for the Metropolitans, what one...
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New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario took great strides last season. Compared to the player we saw over the final months of the 2017 season (Rosario made his MLB debut on August 1 of that season), the increases in the 23-year-old’s offensive output have been glaring. The progress Rosario made from 2017 (.248/.271/.394, 28.8 percent strikeout rate, 1.8 percent walk rate in 170 plate...
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Cafardo Provides Updates on Jones, Gonzalez Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe touched on two of the dozens of prominent free agents still available with under two weeks to go until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. Cafardo says 33-year-old outfielder Adam Jones “should get signed”. Though, considering the downturn in his defensive abilities over the last few seasons,...
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Realmuto Discussions in “Advanced Stages” It appears as if the J.T. Realmuto saga is finally coming to a head, as a handful of teams have reportedly distanced themselves from the rest of the pack vying for his services. As per Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, “trade talks for the Marlins’ All-Star catcher are in ‘advanced stages’, with four clubs in the mix”,...
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As per a team announcement, the New York Mets have retained infielder Gavin Cecchini after designating him for assignment earlier this week to make room for left-handed reliever Justin Wilson on the 40-man roster. Cecchini, 25, was drafted by the Mets in the first round (12th overall) of the 2012 MLB amateur draft. After seven seasons spent in the minor leagues, Cecchini carries with him a...
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